Mission & Vision
Our Mission
Completely KIDS educates and empowers KIDS and families to create a safe, healthy, successful and connected community.
Our Vision
Completely KIDS ensures that our families have access to the knowledge and skills necessary to break the cycle of poverty.
In supporting our mission, we assist more than 2,600 KIDS and their families via school, homeless shelter and other partnerships to overcome barriers to their success. Our headquarters at 2566 St. Mary’s Avenue is at the heart of the community we serve. As such, we are better able to understand the challenges our families face, as well as provide them with easier access to our services.
At first glance, it may seem that Completely KIDS does what other social service agencies do, but our work is different.
Completely KIDS serves more than 2,600 KIDS in 16 locations primarily throughout southeast Omaha. This includes public and parochial schools, homeless shelters and the Ronald McDonald House. We also provide services for family members of our KIDS to strengthen their support system.
A high percentage of the children we serve are eligible for free or reduced lunch, indicating significant need. In 2019, the federal poverty level for a family of four was an annual income of $25,750. Most of the families we serve fall below this threshold.
CORE VALUES
- Compassion: Completely KIDS values dignity, respect and a genuine interest and concern in and for others.
- Diversity: Completely KIDS values an environment that respects unique traditions, heritages and experiences, embracing differences, and working to reflect the diversity of those we serve.
- Collaboration: Completely KIDS values partnerships with others, and strives to build open and honest relationships.
- Empowerment: Completely KIDS values the pursuit of knowledge through learning, leadership and development opportunities.
- Stewardship: Completely KIDS values financial stability and a wise use of all resources.
- Integrity: Completely KIDS values honesty and sincerity, remaining fair and ethical even while making critical decisions that impact children, families and our community.
- Passion: Completely KIDS values a desire to improve the lives of children and families living in poverty.
- Commitment: Completely KIDS values a commitment to our agency and to the provision of high-quality programming for kids and families.
CORE BELIEFS
- Completely KIDS believes in a holistic approach to the development of youth and families.
- Completely KIDS believes in providing quality educational and life experiences that support success.
- Completely KIDS believes in providing a safe environment where everyone experiences security, care, dignity and respect.
- Completely KIDS believes in the importance of physical and mental health for the positive growth and development of youth.
- Completely KIDS believes in building strong, connected families.
Holistic Approach
Completely KIDS focuses on a holistic approach to meeting the needs of children and families. This is why we provide nutritious meals and mental health services. Our adult classes help parents learn skills to improve the economy and self-sufficiency of the family. With language barriers a reality for many of our parents, Completely KIDS staff serve as essential conduits to communication with teachers and administrators at the schools where our programs reside.
Expanding Our Reach
In addition to serving kids and families at our main building, CK26, Completely KIDS has an extended reach at public and parochial neighborhood schools, the Ronald McDonald House, and homeless shelters. Recognizing the lack of resources for children in homeless shelters, Completely KIDS was the first nonprofit in Omaha to provide youth development programs in these environments.
The benefits of our wide footprint include eliminating transportation barriers, increased time efficiency, and the opportunity to forge stronger, cooperative relationships with our partners.
Addressing Food Insecurity
Completely KIDS was the first nonprofit in the area to offer weekend food. Years ago, we saw a connection between a child’s hunger and their success in school. Consequently, we began sending home bags of food with our kids every weekend. Today, volunteers from the community help prepare more than 990 bags of food per week.
Funding and Sustainability
Completely KIDS receives little federal funding and is mostly dependent on grants and contributions. We receive funding from individual donors, family and corporate foundations, special events, investment income, and United Way.
In accordance with our Core Values, Completely KIDS honors financial stability and commits to using all resources wisely. We have a responsibility to our community and our donors and work hard to ensure the long-term sustainability of the organization.
